Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Integrated checkpost Attari will be closed. Pakistani nationals are barred from SAARC visa exemptions. Defence advisors in the Pakistani high commission are declared persona non grata. India will withdraw its advisors from Islamabad. The government has directed forces to maintain high vigil.
Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has closed the Attari Integrated Check Post, a key trade route with Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Misri announced the closure, allowing only returnees until May 1, 2025. The move, impacting trade worth Rs 3,886.
Elon Musk will dedicate more time to Tesla. He plans to reduce his involvement with DOGE starting next month. Musk is ready to continue government work if President Trump wants him. He will allocate one or two days a week to government matters. This is to ensure the Department of Government Efficiency remains effective.
A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in 28 deaths. Global condemnation poured in, including from Turkey, China, and Pakistan. However, Canada has yet to issue an official statement. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre condemned the attack. US President Donald Trump assured India of support. Security agencies released sketches of three Pakistani suspects. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility.
In a dramatic IPL 2025 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad faced Mumbai Indians where Ishan Kishan walked off after seemingly edging a delivery, despite the umpire initially calling a wide. Replays later suggested no contact, adding to the controversy. Mumbai Indians chose to bowl first, with both teams making changes to their lineups and wearing black armbands to honor terror attack victims.
Before their IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya conveyed their condolences to the families affected by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Pandya, after winning the toss and choosing to field, condemned the attack. Addressing the Pahalgam tragedy, Cummins said: "(On the Pahalgam terror attack) It has been heartbreaking for us as well, our thoughts are with the victims and their families."
Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, airlines like Air India and IndiGo are offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds for affected travelers. Special flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai have been added, with cancellation and rescheduling fees waived. EaseMyTrip has also extended waivers, coordinating with airlines and local authorities to provide updates amidst increased demand.
Reddit users allege censorship on India-focused subreddits. Moderators are reportedly deleting posts and banning users discussing the Pahalgam terror attack. Accusations include a moderator being a Pakistani operative. Frustrated users created r/delhiuncesnored for uncensored discussion. Similar patterns are emerging in other regional subreddits. Users report bans for questioning moderation. The controversy raises concerns about censorship on local digital forums.
Security agencies have identified the three terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam attack as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, believed to be TRF operatives using code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif. Sketches of the suspects, based on survivor accounts, have been released as a search operation intensifies. According to officials, the trio was previously active in Poonch and had a history of orchestrating terror strikes in the region.
Elon Musk-led Tesla views India as a promising market but is concerned about the 100% tariffs on imported automobiles, which create customer anxiety. Despite securing showroom locations and advertising job positions, the company is carefully evaluating the timing of its entry.
